Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Undisputed, a sports title where frame rates are already high across the board. The data shows this combination is firmly in the top tier of tested configurations, ranking 282nd out of 1580 combos, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all systems tested. This pairing demonstrates a clear balance between a high-end 16-core processor and a robust 12 GB graphics card, resulting in gameplay that remains fluid even at the most demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, but the game remains highly playable at every resolution tested. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 418.8 FPS, which drops to 302.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 191.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

The scaling pattern shifts with higher graphical presets. At Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 162.2 FPS at 1080p to 116.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 70.7 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is 39%, compared to a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus are being stressed more heavily at 4K Ultra, where the game's visual demands outpace the memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

At Medium settings, the scaling is more linear: 298.8 FPS at 1080p, 215.5 FPS at 1440p, and 140.9 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows a similar pattern with 249 FPS at 1080p, 178.5 FPS at 1440p, and 111.5 FPS at 4K. The consistent drop of roughly 30-35% between each resolution step at Medium and High indicates a well-balanced workload where neither the CPU nor GPU is completely overwhelmed until the 4K Ultra setting, where the frame rate dips below 100 FPS for the first time. This makes 4K Ultra the only configuration where the hardware is clearly the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the workhorse of this configuration, and its specifications directly explain the observed performance. With 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units, the GPU has ample compute resources for a sports game like Undisputed. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture, allows the card to sustain high frame rates even when the resolution scales up. The GPU's pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for the game's character models and ring environments.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is a critical factor at 4K resolution. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate of 70.7 FPS suggests the memory bus width of 192-bit is being pushed to its limits, as the game likely requires more than 12 GB of VRAM at maximum settings. This is supported by the fact that dropping from Ultra to High at 4K yields a 58% performance increase, jumping from 70.7 FPS to 111.5 FPS. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s becomes a constraint when the game's texture data exceeds the available VRAM capacity.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its mid-high tier positioning. With a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627, the card sits at the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (a professional card with a 0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (0.3% delta), which are essentially performance equals. This explains why the GPU can handle 1080p and 1440p with such ease, but begins to show strain at 4K Ultra where its memory subsystem becomes the bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D provides a massive amount of processing headroom that prevents the CPU from bottlenecking the GPU in Undisputed. With 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, the processor's multi-threaded capabilities are extensive. The 3DMark max threads score of 17184 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 59712 indicate that the CPU can handle any background tasks or game logic without impacting frame rates. The boost clock of 5.70 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is also exceptional, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1292 and Geekbench single-core score of 3401.

The CPU's 128 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming. This large cache reduces latency when accessing frequently used data, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame times in a fighting game where input responsiveness is paramount. The CPU's percentile ranking of 96th among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 71660, places it well above the performance level required for Undisputed. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (0.9% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (1.8% delta), showing that the 9950X3D is marginally faster than those alternatives.

At 1080p Low, the system achieves 418.8 FPS, which is significantly higher than what most displays can show. This indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to reach frame rates beyond 400 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is stressed, the frame rate of 70.7 FPS suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 16374 and 8-thread score of 9259 demonstrate that it scales well across different thread counts, which is beneficial for games that may use a mix of high and low thread counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 282nd out of 1580 tested combinations in Undisputed. This places the combo in the top 18% of all systems tested, which is impressive given the breadth of hardware configurations that exist. The rank is primarily driven by the high frame rates achieved at 1080p and 1440p, where the system exceeds 160 FPS even at Ultra settings. At 4K, the system still manages above 70 FPS at the highest preset, which is a strong result for a sports game.

The data shows that this combo is not the absolute fastest, but it is positioned well above the median. The 282nd rank out of 1580 means there are 281 configurations that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or newer generation cards. However, the combo's performance is consistent across all resolutions and settings, with no major dips that would indicate a bottleneck. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking and the CPU's 96th percentile ranking suggest that the CPU is slightly overqualified for the GPU, but this is not a negative—it ensures that the GPU is always fully utilized.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 SUPER performs within 2% of the RTX A6000 and RX 7650 GRE. This means that the combo's ranking is largely determined by the CPU's strength. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D's high multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Passmark multithread score of 70255, provides a solid foundation for any game. The combo's rank of 282 shows the balanced nature of this pairing, which delivers high frame rates without any single component holding the other back.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the optimal choice. At this setting, the system achieves 178.5 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. This provides a smooth and responsive experience for a fighting game where timing is critical. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs only 37 FPS (from 215.5 to 178.5), but the visual improvement is noticeable in character details and ring textures.

At 4K, the High preset is the most sensible option. With 111.5 FPS, the game remains fully playable on high refresh rate 4K displays. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 70.7 FPS, which is still playable but may introduce noticeable frame pacing issues in a game that demands precise inputs. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is a 58% performance increase, making High the clear winner for maintaining a fluid experience without sacrificing significant visual fidelity.

For competitive play, the Medium preset at 1080p offers 298.8 FPS, which is more than enough for any esports monitor. However, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 418.8 FPS, which is excessive and provides no practical benefit beyond bragging rights. The Medium preset at 1440p (215.5 FPS) is a strong alternative for players who want higher resolution with minimal visual compromises. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p, where the 162.2 FPS result still exceeds the refresh rate of most displays, allowing players to enjoy maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance.